pasta

[pah-stuh, pas-tuh] / ˈpɑ stə, ˈpæs tə /

NOUN

noodles

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gnocchi linguine macaroni ravioli spaghetti tortellini

STRONG

fettuccini lasagna manicotti orzo rigatoni shells vermicelli ziti

Example Sentences

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Aluminum trays of pasta bakes: lasagna, baked spaghetti, manicotti, stuffed shells.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Despite overall challenges, the company is upbeat about its “leadership brands” like Rao’s pasta sauce, which was acquired in 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

I was pleasantly surprised by the selections in the mini lounge and took a cheese plate, turkey sandwich with pesto pasta salad and some snacks and drinks to go.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Debbie said she used to get bread and pasta on prescription but "they weren't great, so we now just buy them ourselves".

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

For Axel’s special bowl of pasta, and digs the serving spoon deep into the middle of the bowl.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers